Movie buffs take note! Grab your comfy throws to enjoy cult and blockbuster movie classics beneath the stars in Point Loma\u2019s two hot spots \u2013 The Pearl Hotel and Liberty Station\u2019s Stone Brewery World Bistro and Gardens.
\nSidling Shelter Island, The Pearl Hotel, hosts “Dive-In Theatre,” a free, weekly cinema social presented at their poolside lounge. Movies are projected onto a 10- by 13-foot screen complete with surround sound. Overlooking its vintage, oyster-shaped, heated, salt-water swimming pool, seating is based on a first-come, first-served basis poolside and\/or guests can enjoy the film while floating in the water. “Owner Greg Strangman is all about mingling guests with the community,” said Natalie Richards, The Pearl Hotel\u2019s operations manager. “We love our local peeps! Our Dive-In Theatre offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy a range of classics, mega-hits, foreign and independent films, poolside.”
\nAccording to Richards, this “eclectic mixture” of movies are chosen by The Pearl Hotel staff peeps.
\n“Staff pitch in to pick from a collection of favorites from the hotel\u2019s private library,” she continued. “There are no stipulations, other than having fun. Out-of-towners are surprised by how much fun the movie-themed night can be. Dive-In Theater is a great mix of San Diegans, travelers and hotel staff coming together to enjoy delicious food, fun cocktails and great flicks!”
\nGuests and staff are encouraged to dress up for the evening\u2019s movie-themed costume contest complete with prizes. Guests are also invited to dine at EAT at The Pearl or enjoy its poolside cocktail service and cabana dining with \u2013 of course \u2013 a special, movie-themed menu and cocktail. Showtime begins at 8 p.m.; food is served until 10 p.m.; and the bar remains open until 11 p.m. Reservations are encouraged as pool space is limited to 15. Open seating without tables is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis.
\n“Life is good here, because the livin\u2019 is easy,” touts the boutique hotel. “It just feels right to be at The Pearl Hotel.”
\nStone Brewery World Bistro and Gardens kicks off its summer Tuesday Evening Cinema Series on June 7 to run through Aug 29. Picnic blankets and beach chairs are highly encouraged to enjoy blockbusters from a movie-sized screen under the stars. Guests are also encouraged to claim their real estate as early as 5 p.m. as seating is limited and often reaches capacity until there\u2019s standing room only. Movies begins 15 minutes after sunset. Patrons can order food and drinks from inside the Stone Brewery or from the courtyard\u2019s open bar. “Stone Brewery transforms its north end courtyard into the movie pavilion, for a night of good company and good films,” said Laura Incardone, manager of Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens. “Tuesday night cinema is a great way to bring people together in an atmosphere of leisure and fun.” Now in its fifth year, movies are “free in the sport of tradition.” Incardone gathers a list of movie favorites and sends to owner Greg Koch who finalizes the choices.
\n“We aim high for quotable, cult classic comedies sprinkled with some action flicks,” she continued. “We\u2019re all about \u2018enjoy.\u2019 The Stone Brewery is thrilled to be a part of Liberty Station\u2019s growing effort to bring people together for an evening of pure pleasure. It\u2019s exciting not only to participate, but to watch Liberty Station grow to become so alive with locals and tourists enjoying everything we have to offer.”
\nStone Brewery World Bistro and Gardens once served as a Navy mess hall. Plants, flowing water, artistic glass, metal, stone and wood framings cover more than its 23,500 square feet inclusive of indoor\/outdoor dining bars, bocce ball court, an outdoor cinema and an outdoor garden. The Stone Brewery touts a philosophy that supports an “artisanal natural approach to food.” The menu offers an eclectic, world-inspired cuisine that also highlights 40 craft beers including Stone year-round and special beer releases from other small breweries. “As ambassadors of the craft beer movement we are provide a bottle list of 100 additional craft and specialty beers from around the world,” they said. Stone Brewing – Liberty Station
\nJune 6 \u2013 The Big Lebowski
\nJune 13 \u2013 The Endless Summer
\nJune 20 \u2013 Spaceballs
\nJune 27 \u2013 Boondock Saints
\nJuly 11 \u2013 Superbad
\nJuly 18 \u2013 Major League
\nJuly 25 \u2013 Caddy Shack
\nAug. 1 \u2013 Pulp Fiction
\nAug. 8 \u2013 Dazed and Confused
\nAug. 15 \u2013 Snatch
\nAug. 22 \u2013 Reservoir Dogs
\nAug. 29 \u2013 The Princess Bride The Pearl
\nMay 24 \u2013 The Graduate
\nMay 31 \u2013 Sixteen Candles
\nJune 7 \u2013 Almost Famous
\nJune 14 \u2013 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
\nJune 21 \u2013 Grease
\nJune 28 \u2013 Spaceballs<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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